[Verse 1] There’s a pair of boots by the back door still Covered in dust from a long gone hill Your mama won’t move ‘em, says it don’t feel right Like you might come walking in late tonight [Verse 2] You were young when you raised that hand Said you’d fight for this country and land Joined the Army, stood up tall I was proud… I remember it all [Chorus] They handed me a folded flag And I ain’t been right since that Yeah I’m proud… but it hurts so bad Miss my boy… more than I can stand I still talk like you’re right here Still look for you everywhere And I hold on through the pain I’m in ‘Cause I know I’ll see you again [Verse 3] [Minimal Instrumentation] I still hear you in the quiet some nights When the house goes still and the porch light’s on I say your name like you might answer back But the truth is… you’re gone [Bridge] [Vocal Solo] There were nights I didn’t wanna wake Just lay there hopin’ my heart would break Stared at the dark ‘til the sun came up Wonderin’ if I’d had enough Sat on that edge more than I’ll say One step from just walkin’ away Ain’t proud of the thoughts I’ve had Just a broken… tired dad [Guitar build] But somethin' keeps pullin' me back Some quiet voice I can’t ignore Says “you ain’t done… not yet” And I know what I’m stayin’ for [Final Chorus] They handed me a folded flag And I still shake thinkin’ ‘bout that Yeah I’m proud… but it cuts so deep There ain’t a night I don’t lose sleep Yeah I stand when that anthem plays Bow my head and try to pray And I hold on through the pain I’m in ‘Til I see my boy again [Outro] [Slow Down] Some days I barely get by Some nights I just sit and cry Ain’t strong like folks might think [Silence] Just holdin’ on… [Silence] …by a thread I won’t let slip [End]
